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The City's Backyard with Matt Zako. A Podcast For New York City's Backyard or any city's backyard across the nation! Covering Arts, Entertainment, music and the community!

The City's Backyard Matt Zako

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    • 4.9 • 8 Ratings

The City's Backyard with Matt Zako. A Podcast For New York City's Backyard or any city's backyard across the nation! Covering Arts, Entertainment, music and the community!

    The City's Backyard Ep 110 We're goin to California with Singer/Actor DOMINIC QUARTO who drops by to promote his new album called "Happy Little Accidents"! If you like Dick Dale or Buddy Holly...you will love his new modern surfer type sound!

    The City's Backyard Ep 110 We're goin to California with Singer/Actor DOMINIC QUARTO who drops by to promote his new album called "Happy Little Accidents"! If you like Dick Dale or Buddy Holly...you will love his new modern surfer type sound!

    Dominic a young artist who is just beginning his professional musical journey. Based in California, Dominic is excited about the release of his debut album, Happy Little Accidents, which was released June 28 on Quarto Valley Records.Happy Little Accidents is fresh music but with hints of nostalgia from the many artists that influenced him since he was a kid, such as the Beatles, Aerosmith, Rick Nelson, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams III. This album is laced with touches of humor, great m...

    • 37 min
    The City's Backyard Ep 109 Insult Comic LISA LAMPANELLI is coming to Music Theater of Connecticut and we chat with her about her retirement and why she will be in her own show called "IRRELEVANT coming soon this summer!"

    The City's Backyard Ep 109 Insult Comic LISA LAMPANELLI is coming to Music Theater of Connecticut and we chat with her about her retirement and why she will be in her own show called "IRRELEVANT coming soon this summer!"

    Insult Comic Lisa Lampanelli drops by The City's Backyard to chat about retirement and her new show called "IRRELEVANT"! ANNOUNCING “LISA LAMPANELLI: IRRELEVANT!” TWO NIGHTS ONLY!MTC is thrilled to present an exclusive 2-night fundraising event: comedy icon Lisa Lampanelli's brand-new solo show! In this script-in-hand performance, the former comedian reveals all about her path to find relevance after her 2018 retirement. The ultimately hopeful journey will leave audience members saying: ...

    • 37 min
    The City's Backyard Ep 108 The TOM PETTY PROJECT checks in to talk about their FREE Show in Norwalk at the Beach! Plus we chat all things TOM PETTY and about TPP as a popular Petty tribute in the backyard!

    The City's Backyard Ep 108 The TOM PETTY PROJECT checks in to talk about their FREE Show in Norwalk at the Beach! Plus we chat all things TOM PETTY and about TPP as a popular Petty tribute in the backyard!

    On this episode we welcome back our local friends from The Tom Petty Project! They have some shows lined up in the area! For more on the band check out their social media or the website to see if they are playing in your area of New York City's Backyard! https://www.facebook.com/tpp203https://www.tpp203.com/

    • 34 min
    The City's Backyard Ep 107 BEYOND PURPLE with Mike and Jimi....paying tribute to Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Whitesnake! These guys ROCK...we talk rock and roll, about their shows this summer, and more!

    The City's Backyard Ep 107 BEYOND PURPLE with Mike and Jimi....paying tribute to Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Whitesnake! These guys ROCK...we talk rock and roll, about their shows this summer, and more!

    BEYOND PURPLE performs a showcase of the biggest hits from Deep Purple and Whitesnake, as well as Rainbow and Dio; all born out of the Deep Purple family tree. The band faithfully re-creates the vivid experience of live, high-energy music from what many consider to be Rock’s greatest era. ​Beyond Purple consists of elite musicians with national ties, including guitarist Jimi Bell (Autograph, House of Lords); his amazing skills and prowess on guitar are truly world class. Mike Gill (...

    • 34 min
    The City's Backyard Ep 106 OTIS the band ZZtop's Billy Gibbons loves is our guest! Lead singer/guitarist Boone Froggett checks in from the tour to talk about their new song! OTIS is coming to the Iridium in NYC this summer!

    The City's Backyard Ep 106 OTIS the band ZZtop's Billy Gibbons loves is our guest! Lead singer/guitarist Boone Froggett checks in from the tour to talk about their new song! OTIS is coming to the Iridium in NYC this summer!

    OTIS drops by The City's Backyard this week...The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a storied music history and a large catalog of renowned artists. While it's most famous for producing more country music stars per capita than anywhere else in the United States, musicians all across the spectrum —from bluegrass to rock and roll—have called Kentucky home. Out of this musical melting pot comes the blues based, rock 'n' roll band OTIS. With Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, John Seeley ...

    • 29 min
    The City's Backyard Ep 105 Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin drops by to talk about connecting with our loved ones...how she does it and the messages she gets to deliver to you plus we chat about her local appearances in New England!

    The City's Backyard Ep 105 Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin drops by to talk about connecting with our loved ones...how she does it and the messages she gets to deliver to you plus we chat about her local appearances in New England!

    Patty Griffin has had this gift her entire life, but at first was afraid and unsure of what to do with it. She began reading professionally in 2014, and has since performed readings across the East Coast, for private readings,fundraisers, gallery, and stage events. She finds gratitude in helping to provide peace of mind, closure and validation for many guests.Griffin says: "When you can connect to spirit, it can help to show you that those we lost are truly still with us, watching over a...

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

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The Z man gets an A+

I’ve listened to Matt Zako ever since his radio days. The City’s Backyard is a great show profiling all the great artists including musicians, writers, and comedians in Fairfield County and beyond. Matt’s interviews are fun, interesting, and informative. Thanks for keeping us informed about everything going on in…The City’s Backyard!

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